Earl Harrist, baseball player, 1945-1953

Earl Harrist

Born: 4/20/1919 in Dubach, LA, USA

Died: 9/7/1998 in Simsboro, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-08-18 | Final Game: 1953-06-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Earl Harrist was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1945 to 1953. Born in 1919, Harrist made his debut during a transformative period in baseball, shortly after World War II, when the sport began to see an influx of returning servicemen and a gradual shift in the dynamics of the game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 12-28 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.34. Known for his resilience on the mound, Harrist recorded 162 strikeouts and tallied 10 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and a reliever. Harrist's playing style reflected the characteristics of his era, where pitchers often had to adapt to the evolving hitting techniques of the time. Despite facing challenges in securing consistent victories, his contributions to the teams he played for did not go unnoticed. Harrist's career spanned a time of significant change in baseball, as the sport began to integrate and evolve in various ways, setting the stage for future generations of players. Though he may not have achieved superstar status, Earl Harrist remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the spirit and determination of those who played the game during the post-war era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 28 132 24 2 0 10 383.3 391 185 20 193 162 4.34 0

Career ERA 4.34 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 10.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1945 CIN NL 2 4 14 5 1 0 0 62.3 60 25 27 15 3.61 3.67 (+2%) -527.0
1947 CHW AL 3 8 33 4 0 0 5 93.7 85 37 49 55 3.56 3.97 (+10%) -
1948 CHW AL 1 3 11 1 0 0 0 23.0 23 15 13 14 5.87 4.10 (-43%) -
1948 WSN AL 3 3 23 4 0 0 0 60.7 70 31 37 21 4.60 4.10 (-12%) -
1952 SLA AL 2 8 36 9 1 0 5 116.7 119 52 47 49 4.01 3.70 (-8%) -280.1
1953 CHW AL 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 8.3 9 7 5 1 7.56 — -
1953 DET AL 0 2 8 1 0 0 0 18.7 25 18 15 7 8.68 4.14 (-110%) -706.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
132 96 2 11 0 0 0 3 0 1 28 0.115 0.124 0.115 0.238 0.0

Career AVG .115 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 56.1% below league average.

Career OBP .124 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 62.9% below league average.

Career SLG .115 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 69.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.238 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 66.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1945 CIN NL 14 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1947 CHW AL 33 24 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 0.208 — — — — 0.0
1948 CHW AL 11 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1948 WSN AL 23 18 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1952 SLA AL 36 31 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 0.097 — — — — 0.0
1953 CHW AL 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1953 DET AL 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 132 0 14 69 3 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 CIN P 14 0 1 9 0 0
1947 CHA P 33 0 3 18 1 1
1948 CHA P 11 0 2 3 0 0
1948 WS1 P 23 0 4 6 0 0
1952 SLA P 36 0 3 25 1 4
1953 CHA P 7 0 1 1 1 0
1953 DET P 8 0 0 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 132